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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Travis Kelce vs Tucker KraftWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tucker Kraft is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.6 PPG to Travis Kelce's 9.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tucker Kraft is the better fantasy play this season.

Tucker Kraft is the better play on a neutral week. 12.6 PPG with 492 yards gives a reliable baseline. Travis Kelce at 9.1 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Tucker Kraft higher, but do not fade Travis Kelce entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TEKansas City Chiefs#10

Travis Kelce

PPG

9.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

851

Rec TDs

Targets

108

Bye

Week 5

TEGreen Bay Packers#2PPG LEADER

Tucker Kraft

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Travis Kelce

Tucker Kraft

Head to Head

9.1 PPG12.6 PPG

17 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Travis Kelce: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #10 at the position). Tucker Kraft: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #2 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Travis Kelce is producing at 41% of elite pace and Tucker Kraft at 57%. That ranking gap means Tucker Kraft carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Travis Kelce vs Tucker Kraft: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Travis Kelce and Tucker Kraft for your lineup, you are not alone. Travis Kelce finished the 2025 season at 9.1 PPG for the Kansas City Chiefs (17 games), and Tucker Kraft averaged 12.6 for the Green Bay Packers (8 games).

That 3.5-point weekly advantage for Tucker Kraft is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Travis Kelce is the volume tight end in this matchup with 76 receptions for 851 yards, while Tucker Kraft profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (6 scores on 32 catches). In weeks where Tucker Kraft finds the end zone he out-scores Travis Kelce, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Travis Kelce sits Week 5 while Tucker Kraft is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Tucker Kraft is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Travis Kelce is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Travis Kelce (age 36) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Tucker Kraft (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tucker Kraft outscored Travis Kelce by a projected 60 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Travis Kelce played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tucker Kraft's 8. That durability gap means Travis Kelce contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tucker Kraft scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Travis Kelce saw 108 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Tucker Kraft is 11 years younger than Travis Kelce (25 vs 36), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Travis Kelce vs Tucker Kraft: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Travis Kelce	Tucker Kraft
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.1	12.6
Games Played	17	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	155	101
Receptions	76	32
Rec/Game	4.5	4.0
Receiving Yards	851	489
Rec Yds/Game	50.1	61.1
Receiving TDs	5	6
Targets	108	44
Target Share/Game	6.4	5.5
Age	36	25
Experience	12 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Tucker Kraft at 12.6 PPG, 3.5 points per game above Travis Kelce's 9.1. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Travis Kelce or Tucker Kraft in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tucker Kraft has the edge at 12.6 PPG compared to Travis Kelce's 9.1 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Travis Kelce and Tucker Kraft average in 2025?▾

Travis Kelce averaged 9.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tucker Kraft averaged 12.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 3.5 points per game.

When are Travis Kelce and Tucker Kraft's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Travis Kelce (KC) has a bye in Week 5, and Tucker Kraft (GB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Travis Kelce or Tucker Kraft a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tucker Kraft outscored Travis Kelce by 3.5 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.